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Job Description

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting for a Fishery Biologist 1/2 (Ketchikan Port Sampling Supervisor) located in Ketchikan!

What you will be doing:

The Department of Fish and Game, Commercial Fisheries Division is seeking to hire a seasonal Fisheries Biologist 1/2 to serve as the Ketchikan/Craig Port Sampling Supervisor. The job will mainly consist of conducting sampling and directing fishery technicians in sampling commercially harvested salmon and shellfish landings as they occur at commercial seafood processors in Ketchikan and Craig, Alaska. The port supervisor will be required to interact with commercial fishermen, processing plant workers and other ADF&G staff. This position directly supervises 5-10 seasonal Fish and Wildlife Technicians and is responsible for hiring and training these individuals. The incumbent can expect to work irregular and sometimes long hours and this position requires the flexibility to work evenings and weekends (depending on the dynamics of the fisheries).

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.

This position is a flexibly staffed position. This vacancy may be filled at either the Fishery Biologist 1 or 2 level, depending on the selected applicants training and/or experience. Applicants may only be hired at the level for which they specifically apply. Therefore, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for ALL LEVELS of this position for which you may qualify. If filled at the Fishery Biologist 1 level, promotion to the 2 level will occur upon successful completion of the probationary period and required training.

Benefits of joining our team:

The State of Alaska is an excellent employer that offers benefits, including medical and accruement of leave. These positions are considered entry level and many of the biologists and managers that are currently with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game got their start as a port sampler.

The working conditions you can expect:

• The main duties of this position are performed on docks and in the processing plants in Ketchikan and Craig, Alaska often in cold, slippery, and wet conditions, working around moving parts and heavy equipment.
• This position is expected to be active 9 months annually.
• The ability to collect data using either mobile electronic tablet or paper forms is a requirement.
• This position requires the incumbent to work a flexible schedule that will be dependent on commercial landings and seafood processor schedules.
• The ability to work in cold, wet, and loud conditions inside processing plants and on docks that at times will require standing while working in one place for extended periods of time is required.
• The ability to repetitively lift fish and gear up to 50 pounds and work on the docks and inside seafood processors in inclement weather is required.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an individual with the following competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Experience acting as a crew leader or supervisor in fisheries research or fisheries management activities.
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and problem solve without direct supervision.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that will be dependent on commercial fishery openers and closures.
• Demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and email applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, fisheries science, or natural resource management.

Substitution:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college that includes or is supplemented by the following credit hours will substitute for the degree in a specific field:

1. At least 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, aquaculture, aquatic ecology, fisheries resources, or natural resource management (excluding courses that focus on agricultural husbandry techniques, human population dynamics, or the design and manipulation of landscapes), of which 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) are upper division courses;
2. At least 12 semester hours (16 quarter hours) in any combination of two or more of the following: chemistry, physics, mathematics, statistics, geology, hydrology, or GIS.

Special Note:
A valid driver's license is required.

This position may be in possession of, or have access to, firearms/ammunition.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Cover Letter
• Educational Transcripts (unofficial copy is sufficient).

If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:

• 3 professional references including names and current contact information.

COVER LETTER

A cover letter is required for this position. The cover letter should highlight knowledge, skills, and experience as they pertain to the key responsibilities and desired strengths listed in the job description. Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience. Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.

Contact Information

For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:

Anna Buettner

Regional Port Sampling Supervisor

...@Alaska.gov